Timeless Canada

IN ITS GLORY DAYS of the 19th century, the Vieux-Port of Montreal was one of the most important inland harbours in North America, but it declined with the introduction of megaships and the airplane in the early 20th century. By the late 1980s, the Canadian government had begun to transform it into one of the most popular parks in Montreal. (daha fazla…)

THE GRACEFUL Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse stands atop wave-worn granite rocks and is one of the most photographed sights in Canada, a symbol of Nova Scotia’s enduring bond with the sea. (daha fazla…)

THE SMALL seaside town of Mahone Bay has been called the “prettiest town in Canada.” Tucked into the shores of the bay that shares its name, the waterfront is lined with historic homes dating to the 1700s, and at the back of the harbor three stately churches cast their reflection into the still waters. (daha fazla…)

A QUIET HISTORIC town nestled on the shore of a deep harbor, Shelburne was founded hastily by 3,000 United Empire Loyalists fleeing persecution after the American Revolution in 1775. More loyalists followed over the next few years, and Shelburne’s population swelled to 16,000, making it at the time the largest town in British North America. (daha fazla…)

ONCE CONSIDERED the unofficial capital of Labrador (from the 1870s to the 1930s), Battle Harbour, a small settlement on an island just off the southern coast of Labrador, was a thriving fishing community during the late 18th and 19th centuries. (daha fazla…)

A SEASIDE TOWN with a strong Acadian heritage, Bouctouche is home to Le Pays de la Sagouine. This theme village is named for La Sagouine, the wise washerwoman created by Acadian authoress Antonine Maillet (b. 1929). Theatrical shows here act out her tales. (daha fazla…)

The colorful houses clinging to sheer cliffs at the entrance to the Harbour are known as the Battery. With the look and feel of a 19th-century fishing village, this is one of St. John’s most photographed sites. The community is named for the military fortifications built here over centuries to defend the harbor. Local residents used the battery’s guns in 1763 to fight off Dutch pirate ships.

Newfoundland is a place where land, water and sky hug like old pals, and the edge of North America holds an adventure as immense as the heavens. (daha fazla…)

Superbly set in a warm moderate zone between mountain and sea, Vancouver is sanctified with one of the most gorgeous places of any Canadian city. Yet, its architectural accomplishments have not always matched its natural splendour. Serious efforts are now being made to revitalize old neighborhoods and rescuing rotting industrial districts for new uses. (daha fazla…)

Nature has blessed this region with sandy shoreline, rugged coastline and colourful gardens. This fine place was the location of the first British town in Canada, founded in 1749. Since then, the region has progressed to be home for a various mix of people. Delightful fishing villages, farming communities and Atlantic Canada’s biggest city await you. (daha fazla…)